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Student Elections
Candidates, photos,
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Stroud and Fox:
Student involvement is what it's all about
By Randy Pizarro
Staff Reporter
Two well lit desks sit on the second floor of
the Lindbloom Student Center building, color­fully
decorated with pictures, drawings, sign
and other numerous memorabalia. And on
these two desks rest two name plaques, with
Amy Stroud
the inscriptions "AMANDA F." and "AMY
S."
These two desks belong to none other than
Amy Stroud, student body president. and
Amanda Fox, student body vice president of
Green River Community College. In a recent
interview, the pair told the Current a little
about themselves.
Stroud proceeds to tell her story, "GRCC
is a nice environment to be in, it's closer to
home."
Stroud, a 1988 graduate of Sumner High
School has definitely had the experience that
would qualify her for an official position with
ASGRCC. So far, Stroud has accomplished
competing on her high school diving team for
two years, senior class secretary for Sumner
High School. Since she's been at GRCC,
she's been freshman class president and a
senator.
Amy also enjoys working with Fox and
their ultimate goal is to generate student in­volvement.
"Letting everybody know what's
going on, with finances, plans, and just getting
everybody involved," Amy says with a smile.
"Student involvement is what it's all about."
Transferring to PLU next year and playing
the flute for their orchestra is one of her short­term
goals. About secret goals, Stroud says
with a small grin,"maybe politics!!" And her
immediate plans also include becoming a
Registered Nurse. Presently she works in a
nursing home as a CN A, helping others gives
her a great feeling- sort of a natural high," I
really enjoy helping others, it's something I've
always liked to do."
Fox starts to talk about her history in a
simple, down to earth way. She's 19 years old,
a graduate of Fife High School class of 1988,
and upon leaving high school took with her
numerous honors ranging from senior class
president. varsity cheerleader for three years
and Daffodil Princess. Fox saus "becoming
really involved in school activities is a big one
with me, school is a part of my life."
So far this year's student government has
taken a small but successful step toward stu­dent
invlolvement with the "Ice Cream So­cial,"
a great sucess with 16 gallons of ice
cream used. Other upcoming plans include
putting a "kiask" (a poster stand to advertise
clubs and events) up for the student public.
Amanda Fox
Newly elected chief justices Rosemary Mukalazi and Cori Smith look forward to
sharing their responsibility • Photo by Steve Sanders
Two stude t to s are o t ·~---~~""'l'.
of chief justice this year
By Monka James
News Editor
Cori Smith and Rosemary Mukalazi have
both been appointed as this year's chief jus­tices.
Normally, there is only one chief justice,
but since both applicants were so qualified an
exception was made.
The chief justices are appointed by the
ASGRCC president for a term of one year and
are part of the student government. Some of
the responsiblities of the judicial board in­clude
to go over their constitutions with them
and generally help them form their clubs. "I
want to get the word out-people don't realize
if they want to start a club they can come to
us,"says Smith. Student grievances and elec­tion
issues are also brought before the board.
Mukalazi has served on the judicial board
for two years prior to being selected as chief
justice and says of this experience,'1 enjoyed
working with the judicial board and with stu­dent
government. I've gotten to meet many
people that I've enjoyed [as a result.]"
Smith says she applied for the position
because she "felt the judicial board was a
really good program, but it held so much more
potential of being a voice forthe students. Helt
that by being chief justice I could be the voice
of the board and let the student body know
what we're here for."
Mukalazi wanted theposition because she's
"interested in leadership and being in a leader
position." Mukalazi also feels being involved
in student government "opens you up to more
opportunities."
Smith graduated from Thomas Jefferson .
High School in 1986. She was active on her
high school paper as well as the annual staff
and served as DECA secretary. Since coming
toGRCC,she's been an active member of the
judicial board, philosophy club, book store
committee, tenure committee and with the
staff (of which she is editor in chief this quar­ter.)
She seems optimistic about the new con­cept
of two chief justices. "Rosemary and I
served together last year on the judicial board
and I know we work well together. We en­hanceeachother's
strong points," says Smith.
Mukalazi, who hails from Uganda, Africa
came to GRCC itt 1987. Since attending
classes here, she's been active on the judicial
board for two years and the black students'
union, also for two years. Also on the subject
of two chief justices Mukalazi felt that "it will
be more effective, we 're planning to do more
projects with the student government and more
things [in general] by having two chief jus­tices."
As for goals, Smith says,'1 really want to
work more with student senate and the faculty.
I want to unite faculty members to come to our
meetingssothey'llknowwhatwe'reallabout"
Mukalazi wants "the student body to be
more visible. The judicial board could be
more involved in activities, the promotion of
clubs, and work more with the senate."
Nigel Adams has GRCC's students outraged about 'the wall'
By Andrew Miller .
Entertainment Editor
Last Tuesday Dr. Nigel Adams, history
instructeratGRCC, was issued a letter signed
by Vice-President for Instruction Laura
Meeks. The letter was in response to the ever
increasing display of decorations room SS-8
has on its four walls. "I am directing you
[Adams, one of three teachers who use the
room] to see that the display materials from
the front "all and the sign above SS-8 are
removed •.. "
The wall(s) in question are decorated with
many forms of our culture of the past
thirtysomething years. From the full-sized
poster of"the King" to the Vietnam-covered
back wall to the Heavy Metal and Jam es Dean
plastered side walls. These walls mean more
to students than just music or content. "The
walls are a part of the schools and nations
history," says former 50's and 60's student
Melissa Vail. •
Acording to the administration viaMeeks'
letter, however, "although multi-media
displays may be effective for teaching in some
content areas, they are not apporpriate for
facilitating the objectives of other content ares
that may be taught in the same room." The
letter states that only the front wall must be
removed, by 5:00 p.m. tonight.
The issue concerning the wall dates back to
December 1984, when a policy was made
stating that all walls in SS-8 can be used by one
teacher except for the front wall. Last Spring,
realizing that the walls were not being used in
the manner that was stated in the Dec. '84
policy, Adams began decorating the front wall
with the same material contained on the
remaining walls. If the walls are taken down,
the students -, '
Adams believes the wall belongs to the
students. "Students design the front wall as a
welcome for new students." Adams says.
''The walls do belong to the students. I think
the students are mature enough to decide
whether they want to stare at a blank wall or a
wall with interesting things on it."
"We 're supposed totake orders from people
who aren't willing to stand in public debate
and discuss the issues with students." adds
Adams.
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Student Elections
Candidates, photos,
thumbnail sketches
Pages2,8
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Stroud and Fox:
Student involvement is what it's all about
By Randy Pizarro
Staff Reporter
Two well lit desks sit on the second floor of
the Lindbloom Student Center building, color­fully
decorated with pictures, drawings, sign
and other numerous memorabalia. And on
these two desks rest two name plaques, with
Amy Stroud
the inscriptions "AMANDA F." and "AMY
S."
These two desks belong to none other than
Amy Stroud, student body president. and
Amanda Fox, student body vice president of
Green River Community College. In a recent
interview, the pair told the Current a little
about themselves.
Stroud proceeds to tell her story, "GRCC
is a nice environment to be in, it's closer to
home."
Stroud, a 1988 graduate of Sumner High
School has definitely had the experience that
would qualify her for an official position with
ASGRCC. So far, Stroud has accomplished
competing on her high school diving team for
two years, senior class secretary for Sumner
High School. Since she's been at GRCC,
she's been freshman class president and a
senator.
Amy also enjoys working with Fox and
their ultimate goal is to generate student in­volvement.
"Letting everybody know what's
going on, with finances, plans, and just getting
everybody involved," Amy says with a smile.
"Student involvement is what it's all about."
Transferring to PLU next year and playing
the flute for their orchestra is one of her short­term
goals. About secret goals, Stroud says
with a small grin,"maybe politics!!" And her
immediate plans also include becoming a
Registered Nurse. Presently she works in a
nursing home as a CN A, helping others gives
her a great feeling- sort of a natural high," I
really enjoy helping others, it's something I've
always liked to do."
Fox starts to talk about her history in a
simple, down to earth way. She's 19 years old,
a graduate of Fife High School class of 1988,
and upon leaving high school took with her
numerous honors ranging from senior class
president. varsity cheerleader for three years
and Daffodil Princess. Fox saus "becoming
really involved in school activities is a big one
with me, school is a part of my life."
So far this year's student government has
taken a small but successful step toward stu­dent
invlolvement with the "Ice Cream So­cial,"
a great sucess with 16 gallons of ice
cream used. Other upcoming plans include
putting a "kiask" (a poster stand to advertise
clubs and events) up for the student public.
Amanda Fox
Newly elected chief justices Rosemary Mukalazi and Cori Smith look forward to
sharing their responsibility • Photo by Steve Sanders
Two stude t to s are o t ·~---~~""'l'.
of chief justice this year
By Monka James
News Editor
Cori Smith and Rosemary Mukalazi have
both been appointed as this year's chief jus­tices.
Normally, there is only one chief justice,
but since both applicants were so qualified an
exception was made.
The chief justices are appointed by the
ASGRCC president for a term of one year and
are part of the student government. Some of
the responsiblities of the judicial board in­clude
to go over their constitutions with them
and generally help them form their clubs. "I
want to get the word out-people don't realize
if they want to start a club they can come to
us,"says Smith. Student grievances and elec­tion
issues are also brought before the board.
Mukalazi has served on the judicial board
for two years prior to being selected as chief
justice and says of this experience,'1 enjoyed
working with the judicial board and with stu­dent
government. I've gotten to meet many
people that I've enjoyed [as a result.]"
Smith says she applied for the position
because she "felt the judicial board was a
really good program, but it held so much more
potential of being a voice forthe students. Helt
that by being chief justice I could be the voice
of the board and let the student body know
what we're here for."
Mukalazi wanted theposition because she's
"interested in leadership and being in a leader
position." Mukalazi also feels being involved
in student government "opens you up to more
opportunities."
Smith graduated from Thomas Jefferson .
High School in 1986. She was active on her
high school paper as well as the annual staff
and served as DECA secretary. Since coming
toGRCC,she's been an active member of the
judicial board, philosophy club, book store
committee, tenure committee and with the
staff (of which she is editor in chief this quar­ter.)
She seems optimistic about the new con­cept
of two chief justices. "Rosemary and I
served together last year on the judicial board
and I know we work well together. We en­hanceeachother's
strong points," says Smith.
Mukalazi, who hails from Uganda, Africa
came to GRCC itt 1987. Since attending
classes here, she's been active on the judicial
board for two years and the black students'
union, also for two years. Also on the subject
of two chief justices Mukalazi felt that "it will
be more effective, we 're planning to do more
projects with the student government and more
things [in general] by having two chief jus­tices."
As for goals, Smith says,'1 really want to
work more with student senate and the faculty.
I want to unite faculty members to come to our
meetingssothey'llknowwhatwe'reallabout"
Mukalazi wants "the student body to be
more visible. The judicial board could be
more involved in activities, the promotion of
clubs, and work more with the senate."
Nigel Adams has GRCC's students outraged about 'the wall'
By Andrew Miller .
Entertainment Editor
Last Tuesday Dr. Nigel Adams, history
instructeratGRCC, was issued a letter signed
by Vice-President for Instruction Laura
Meeks. The letter was in response to the ever
increasing display of decorations room SS-8
has on its four walls. "I am directing you
[Adams, one of three teachers who use the
room] to see that the display materials from
the front "all and the sign above SS-8 are
removed •.. "
The wall(s) in question are decorated with
many forms of our culture of the past
thirtysomething years. From the full-sized
poster of"the King" to the Vietnam-covered
back wall to the Heavy Metal and Jam es Dean
plastered side walls. These walls mean more
to students than just music or content. "The
walls are a part of the schools and nations
history," says former 50's and 60's student
Melissa Vail. •
Acording to the administration viaMeeks'
letter, however, "although multi-media
displays may be effective for teaching in some
content areas, they are not apporpriate for
facilitating the objectives of other content ares
that may be taught in the same room." The
letter states that only the front wall must be
removed, by 5:00 p.m. tonight.
The issue concerning the wall dates back to
December 1984, when a policy was made
stating that all walls in SS-8 can be used by one
teacher except for the front wall. Last Spring,
realizing that the walls were not being used in
the manner that was stated in the Dec. '84
policy, Adams began decorating the front wall
with the same material contained on the
remaining walls. If the walls are taken down,
the students -, '
Adams believes the wall belongs to the
students. "Students design the front wall as a
welcome for new students." Adams says.
''The walls do belong to the students. I think
the students are mature enough to decide
whether they want to stare at a blank wall or a
wall with interesting things on it."
"We 're supposed totake orders from people
who aren't willing to stand in public debate
and discuss the issues with students." adds
Adams.
continued on page 8